regenerative braking system

The regenerative braking system is the widespread term for the system that can intercept kinetic energy that is released when braking. This energy is then converted into electricity and flows into the car’s battery. The energy, otherwise let out and disappearing, can power electric features in the car, such as air conditioning, radio, sound system and lights.

This system first made its appearance on cars that actually use a lot of the car’s battery, namely the Toyota Prius and Tesla Roadster, well-known electric vehicles. Later on, the appeal of regenerative braking dawned on other car manufacturers too and nowadays regenerative braking is also available on traditional cars. Regenerative braking is a practical and durable way to at least slightly minimize the polluting properties of a car.

Regenerative braking originates from trains and trams. These public transport means have been using regenerative braking for decennia. The braking system of trains lend themselves perfectly for regenerative braking.

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